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Dr. Mitchell Applegate, MD

Hospitalist, Family Medicine Specialist

Concord, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Applegate, Hospitalist in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Mitchell Applegate, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Applegate completed his residency at Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Applegate is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Applegate’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Applegate’s office at (925) 947-3393.

    Where did Dr. Applegate go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Practice

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Applegate board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Applegate, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Applegate speak?

    Dr. Applegate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Applegate typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Applegate diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Applegate. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Applegate typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Mitchell Applegate may include:

    Please contact Dr. Applegate's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Applegate accept my insurance?

    Dr. Applegate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-3393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Applegate accept in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Applegate in Concord, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Applegate's office located?

    Dr. Mitchell Applegate's Primary Practice

    2700 Grant St Ste 200

    Concord, CA 94520

    (925) 947-3393

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    Dr. Mitchell Applegate's Practice 2

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy

    Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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    What is Dr. Applegate's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Applegate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093803447.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Applegate?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Applegate

    What is Dr. Mitchell Applegate's specialty?

    Dr. Applegate is a Hospitalist near Concord, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Mitchell Applegate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Applegate is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Mitchell Applegate accepting new patients in Concord, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Applegate is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mitchell Applegate offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Applegate's office at (925) 947-3393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mitchell Applegate?

    Please contact Dr. Applegate's office at (925) 947-3393 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Applegate's office located?

    Dr. Applegate's offices are located in Concord, CA and Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mitchell Applegate have?

    Dr. Mitchell Applegate is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.